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The Aarogya Setu app alerts people if any person in their vicinity has tested positive for COVID-19. (Photo | AFP)

India's Aarogya Setu reaches 5 crore downloads in record 13 days, says...

The more people install the coronavirus tracing app on their phones, the more effective it becomes

15 April 2020 9:03 PM IST

Existing cyber security policies on usage of mobile phones must be adhered to by army personnel while using the Aarogya Setu app, the soldiers were informed. (Photo | PTI)

Army tells personnel to follow cyber safety precautions while using...

Soldiers have been told to ensure their phones have antivirus protection

15 April 2020 8:29 PM IST

The website shows the dramatic drop in the number of users driving, walking or taking public transit as governments around the world rolled out increasingly stringent containment measures. (Photo | Ken Hawkins)

Apple website that uses maps data shows visible impact of coronavirus...

Apple said the website helps global efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 by giving insights into the movement of...

15 April 2020 7:19 PM IST

A description of the app says that personal information of users would be stored locally in the users device.

Aarogya Setu app downloaded on 1 crore phones, but does it serve the...

There is little clarity on who can access app data, and if it will be shared with state governments at the frontline of...

7 April 2020 1:00 PM IST

Tech in cars can keep you safe and allows you to concentrate on the road.

Technology in your car: 8 safety features that depend on tech

The technology used in cars today work silently behind the scenes to keep you safe.

26 Aug 2017 11:21 AM IST

The launch of Japans third geo-positioning satellite is part of its plan to build a version of the US global positioning system (GPS) to offer location information used for autopiloting and possible national security purposes.

Japan launches satellite for advanced GPS operation

The government postponed the launch a week ago because of a technical glitch.

20 Aug 2017 9:07 AM IST

Govt has made it mandatory to install GPS in all mobile phones, including feature phones.

Feature phone prices to rise as GPS made compulsory

Telecom dept says method used for locating caller with help of mobile towers is not very accurate.

10 July 2017 11:15 AM IST

Today, 23 nations use polymer banknotes but only six have all denominations in plastic.

Quick change: Can cash notes become gadgets?

How much tech more can we add into our currency notes?

14 Nov 2016 2:47 AM IST

The details of the loos can also be accessed by typing the name of the road where the person is travelling to. (Photo: PTI)

North Delhi Municipal Corporation puts Karol Bagh Zone Urinal...

The details of the loos can also be accessed by typing the name of the road where the person is travelling to.

22 July 2017 4:20 PM IST

Transport department still figuring GPS for rickshaws, taxis

After the Nirbhaya rape in December 2012, it was suggested in early 2013 that GPS be placed in taxis and auto rickshaws.

29 July 2017 2:22 AM IST

State decision of installing GPS in kaali-peelis has not been welcomed by the unions as they feel drivers would have to pay to install the equipment. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

GPS to soon be compulsory for autos, cabs

State decision comes in the wake of recent cases of molestation in Thane by auto drivers.

29 July 2017 2:14 AM IST

Thane police has acquired three unmanned drones.

Drones to crack down on Thane's hooch dens

Drones have begun conducting sorties in Bhiwandi's mangrove-rich creek tracts where most such factories are suspected to...

13 Feb 2017 6:43 AM IST